A well – developed a guide aiding with every possible service for a rejuvenating experience at “The Paradise on Earth”.

Quick Information

Best time to visit

Oct - Mar

Ideal Duration

3-4 Days

Visa

Not Required

Starting from

Rs. 6,750

Hills

Ideal for families

Sightseeing

Srinagar Travel Guide

In the heart of Kashmir, Srinagar welcomes its guests to create their own paradise on earth! Srinagar tourism justifies every visit to the city with different shades of the glorious sky, high mountains, lush landscape and the banks of River Jhelum. Tourism in Srinagar bring to the surface, the inner feelings of a traveler.

Srinagar travel guide unfolds the true beauty of the maple trees over the roads that lead to the majestic ice capped mountains. The ever popular Dal Lake which enlivens this city since eternity is what makes Srinagar look exactly like a dream come true.

The faces of Kashmir call for never ending legendary stories which might not be known by any Srinagar tour guide but is safely hidden in the tunes of this city. Hear the Char Chinar, situated in the exact middle of the Dal Lake, hum the glorious myths as one floats past them, riding in the kaleidoscopic Shikaras. The experience of lodging at the houseboats in Nageen Lake also is surely not going to be missed by Srinagar tourism.

Srinagar travel guide advises a revitalizing trip to the crowd- pleasing Shankaracharya Hills which remains among the topmost preferential sites for tourism in Srinagar. Where Sonamarg and Yousmarg promise the best view of ancient geological formations, a trek amidst the rugged hills blanketed with snow to the Sinthan Top, is never going to fade off from the memory. The rugged way to the Hari Parbat laden with numerous historical references efficiently exposes the grandeur of many religious beliefs. Worshippers also join hands in the Kheer Bhawani Temple and the most celebrated Shankaracharya Temple which too is included in the Srinagar tourism.

Srinagar is the hub for many religious pilgrimages. Srinagar travel guide attributes to the most prominent Hazratbal Mosque which apotheosizes ‘Moi –e- Muqaddas” (the holy hair) of the prophet Mohammed. Apart from this, the Jama Masjid Mosque, Shah –e- Hamdan has been rated among the topmost sacred pilgrim sites for the Muslims.

Tourists can also plan their vacations according to the events and festivals taking place in this city. Hindus from all over the country make it a point to gather here for Shivratri, celebrated the best here. Among the other festivities, the event of Baisakhi by the Sikh community and Nuroz, an Iranian festival is worth a watch here.

Srinagar tourism brings the ultimate treat for the adventure seekers by creating Bollywood romance scenes in the Aero Balloon, giving a mesmerizing view of the Pir Panjal ranges from thousand feet above the sea level. Apart from this, one can also opt for bird-watching too amidst the majestic flower beds in Srinagar.

After the satisfying picturesque sceneries of this northern city teeming with the life of Kashmir, Srinagar tour guide opens the doors to the best cuisines found here. Opt for the sophisticated dining decors in places like Nedous Dining, The Chinar at the Lalit Grand, Jade Dragon, Golden Chinar, and a few more. Among the pocket-friendly eateries, Srinagar tourism charts down the top rated options of Asha Bengali Dhaba, Urth Café, Curly Fries, Mac’s Place Island, and much more. For the three-course dining meals, check into Ahdoos, Stream Restaurant, Mughal Darbar, Krishna Vaishno Dhaba, Lacima Café, and Pizzeria, etc. But one should never forget to taste the special delicacy The Kashmiri Wazwan served here.

Places To Visit In Srinagar

Things To Do In Srinagar

How to reach Srinagar

Read about the best & quickest routes to save time & money, as suggested by our travelers

By Air

Flights like IndiGo, GoAir, JetAirways and so on have connecting flights from Mumbai to Srinagar. One can take stop over flights via Delhi, Dehradun to travel between the two cities. Travelling by flight is the most comfortable way of travelling this long distance as it helps you save on time spent in travel during your vacation.

By Train

The journey from Mumbai to Srinagar by train is a little long, however is the best way to commute between the two destinations if you are travelling in a big group of family or friends. The train Jammu Tawi Special is the most preferred train from Mumbai to Jammu. The train is clean and certainly the most economical way to travel between the two destinations. From Jammu Tawi station you can take a bus or hire a cab to Srinagar.

By Road

Mumbai to Srinagar is a long drive of about 37 Hours to cover the distance of 2237 Kilometres. You will have to split the journey into 2 to 3 days to avoid strain during the travel especially if you are travelling with family. The roads between the two destinations are good, however there are hilly patches and rough roads in between which are likely to slow down your pace. The journey crosses important destinations like Ahmedabad, Rajasthan, Punjab and so on; hence staying and food is not a trouble along this route.